Fremont County calendar

Posted:
05/16/2013 07:24:06 AM MDT

8 p.m. Chamber Board will met at the Abbey Events Center.

9:30-11 a.m. The Cañon City Women's Connection Vital Network, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, invites all area women to a special brunch at the Abbey Events Center, 2951 E. US 50. The theme is "Dress Up For Spring!" Nanci Kezar, seamstress and owner of Tailored West, will present a style show with her originally-designed creations. Cost is $13, all inclusive, with free nursery provided upon request. Reservations due no later than Monday by calling Diane at 276-0974 or email peeboiler92@gmail.com. Reservations necessary and cancellations a must.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. If anyone is aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation, have the clients call the office toll free for more information at 1-800-395-2465.

10:30 a.m. to noon Laughter Class at the Golden Age Center, 728 Main St. For more information, call Darla at 276-2893. Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. DOC Retirees Association will host its annual luncheon meeting in the Shadow Hills Country Club Bistro. All interested DOC retirees are invited to attend.

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Lunch will be by individual order from the menu. For more information, call 275-2380.

1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Fellowship Hall of the Christian Family Fellowship Church, 1011 Monroe.

2-5 p.m. Cotter/Lincoln Park Superfund Community Advisory Group will meet in Room 207 of the Fremont County Administration Building, 615 Macon Ave.

2:30-5 p.m. The Cañon City Chess Club meets at Coyote Coffee Den, U.S. 50 and Justice Center Road, in Cañon City. All levels of play are welcome. For more information, call 275-1915.

3:45-5 p.m. Art After School, at the Fremont Center for the Arts, 505 Macon Ave. Free art classes for children 7 and older every Thursday through May. For more information, call the FCA at 275-2790 or visit fremontarts.org.

4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Al Kaly Shrine Circus will be presented at the Cañon City Rodeo Grounds at the top of Ninth Street. Tickets are available the day of the show for $16 for adults and $12 for children. Look for free children's tickets in area merchants.

5-7 p.m. LGBTQ Grief & Loss class will meet the third Thursday of the month at Sangre de Cristo Hospice at 601 Greenwood Ave.

5-11 p.m. Flashback on Main Street will be offered in the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street in downtown Cañon City. The event will offer a beer tent and entertainment throughout the evening.

5:30 p.m. Bingo at the Florence American Legion Post No. 25 at 209 E. Front St. in Florence. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 784-6125.

5:30 p.m. TOPS C0549 weight-loss support group meeting at Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call 315-2627.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary meeting will be in the Florence Police Department at 600 W. Third St. in Florence. For more information, call Bryce Nelson at 269-8040.

6:30 p.m. DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support group will meet at the Evangelical Free Church at 3000 E. Main St. Childcare also is provided. Features nationally recognized experts on topics, such as anger, loneliness, depression, new relationships, childcare and forgiveness. For more information, call 275-6867 or 276-1204.

6:30-8 p.m. Cañon City After 5 will feature Alicia Brady as the special speaker at the Carriage House at the Robison Mansion. She will talk about her near death experience after a drive-by shooting and how her life has changed in the interim. Her mother, Dena Brady will be the special music presenter. Special feature is a representative from the Cañon City Police Department, talking about gang activity in Fremont County. Appetizers and sweets will be offered along with the activities. Cost is $14, which is all inclusive. Reservations and cancellations a must. Call Georga at 275-3070 or e-mail cwcafter5@hotmail.com by noon Monday.

7:30 p.m. Rocky Mountain Wagon Masters meets the third Thursday of each month in Chelsea's Chapel, 307 E Second in Florence. A horse, mule, mini, whatever buggy, cart driving club. All are welcome. For more information, call 372-6380 or 372-3234.

7:30 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em Poker will be offered at the VFW Post 2788 at 402 Broadway in Penrose. Join the group for supper at $6 per person at 6:30 p.m. and earn extra poker chips.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

10 a.m. Fishing Derby and picnic lunch will be in Centennial Park for residents in participating nursing homes in honor of National Nursing Week.

10-11 a.m. PEEWEE monthly art class for children ages 3- to 5-years old at the Fremont Center for the Arts, 505 Macon Ave. For more information, call 275-2790 or visit fremontarts.org. A small donation is appreciated and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Noon-1 p.m. Al-Anon meeting at the E. Free Church, 3000 E. Main St.

1-4 p.m. Royal Gorge Quilters of Valor meet at Creative Cloth at 508 Main St. For more information, call 276-2005 or 276-0441.

2-7 p.m. Highway 50 Coast to Coast 14th annual Yard Sale will take place along the U.S. 50 corridor in Cañon City for yard sales, special events and promotions. For more information, call 275-2331.

5-8 p.m. Flashback on Main Street will take place between Fifth and Seventh of Main Street in downtown Cañon City. The free event will offer a beer garden, a car show and entertainment prior to the big show, along with other activities, including a twist contest at 7:30 p.m. and a hula hoop contest at 8 p.m.

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